Klarinet Archive - Posting 000798.txt from 2003/05

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Facing vs. reed strength
Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 21:17:40 -0400

At 12:24 PM 5/29/2003 -0400, Wayne Thompson wrote:
>Every once in a while you summarize some of the basic principles of
>mouthpiece design, and I appreciate that. What do you consider the physical
>characteristic of a mouthpiece that makes it resistant or not? Would you
>say that a B45
>with a 3 or 3 1/2 reed is a resistant mouthpiece and flexible reed
>combination?

I have an O'Brien OB* crystal mouthpiece that I consider to be resistant
relative to others I own. It has a very narrow opening which responds well
with a Mitchell Lurie 4 1/2, but will only play so loud. Beyond a certain
point it simply will not accept any more air! And, yes, there is a feeling
of greater backpressure throughout the dynamic range. I find I prefer a
more free-blowing setup.

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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